Bookmark This Site: Johnnyjet.com Is A One-Stop Mall of Links for the Informed Traveler
You can find virtually every important travel-related Web site worth its salt on this impressive portal. more>

Scrimp on the Bardados: Special Savings to this Caribbean Jewel for Early Planners
For a third year running, the Bajan government is underwriting the cost-cutting involved in the "Best of Barbados" promotion with the savings passed on to you, the savvy consumer. If you book by March 1, 2003, you can take advantage of a $300 airfare credit for starters, a little less after that date. more>

Trail, Trail, the Gang's All Here! Spruce Up Our Public Land Parks with These Volunteer and Intern Opportunities
Two nature conservation advocacy groups are offering opportunities to help manage portions of the great American outdoors. The positions range from volunteering to paid internships, and time periods can be as short as one week or as long as a whole season. Since our public lands are truly a valuable resource and provide thousands of people each year the opportunity to travel inexpensively, these are excellent occasions to give a little something back. more>

Take a Chance on a Deal: Get a Free Night if the Temperature Drops in Otherwise Sunny Fort Lauderdale
Are you a gambler? If you're willing to bet on Mother Nature, you can get a third night free from a long list of participating inns and hotels in and around the Fort Lauderdale area from March 1 through May 1, 2003. The catch? To get the free night, the mercury has to go below 70°F on at least one day during your minimum three-night stay. more>

American Airlines and Luggage Charges
From Otto Fafoglia: "Purchased cruise package thru Celebrity cruise line and local travel agent in October, 02. for air travel Feb.8th. On checking in to St. Louis American Airlines, they charged me $25 for my luggage cause weight was 61 lbs. Wife's luggage was 55 lbs. Charged me additional $25. Counter person told me on 12/4/02, American charges for over 50 lb. limit. I was under impression that 70 lbs. was limit. She said it changed. I paid the additional 50 bucks to move along cause line was backing up. Later, I overheard a lady said they didnt charge her for overweight bags cause she booked before 12/4/02. When I spoke to Cruise line personnel on ship, said nothing she could do; it was between airline and me." more>

RCCL Splendour Of The Seas - Fantastic
From Debbie Lee: "For anyone who is planning a cruise on the Splendour of the Seas you should most definitely go. I've just returned and it was so much fun. The entertainment was first rate and the food was good (even for a picky eater like myself). The ports of call (Western Caribbean - Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Costa Rica, Panama Canal and Jamaica) were really nice." more>

Gaialink Tours and Costa Rica: A Trip Report
From Leslie B. McWilliams: "In August there was a message about a great canopy tour through Gaialink Tours. I contacted the company and began talking with one of the owners, Ezra, who convinced me not only to take their tour, but to stay at their lodge in the rain forest and to let him plan our entire trip. We just returned from one of the most fantastic trips we have ever had. CR was incredibly beautiful, the people friendly, the wildlife unbelievable and the costs very reasonable." more>

Skyworld Restaurant, Tortola, BVI
From Robin Fellows: "We just got back from a fantastic vacation in the British Virgin Islands. If you are ever in Tortola, you must go to Skyworld Restaurant, what a find. The food was amazing, the view to die for and the people so friendly." more>

Parisian Department Store Cafeterias: Good? Bad?
From Mary Thomis: "Some large department stores on Boulevard Haussman have cafeterias. They sound like an easy way for us to get a quick meal. Has anyone tried them? If so, what did you think? Thanks!" more>

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